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I really want to see the movie, but I feel I should read the book or see the 50s adaptation first. The only encounter I've had with the material is the CBS Broadcast by Orson Welles and parts of the Jeff Wayne musical.

I saw this first day, and I was astonished! Dakota Fanning's best work yet (behind Man On Fire). Steven Spielberg made this movie what it is today. As Chris said, it's not a remake. It is actually a spinoff of a different story on War of the Worlds. They should make a War of the Worlds 2, being about a different family trying to survive the attack.

i thought this movie was amazing. The theater i was in had stadium seating and surround sound. You could hear something if it was behind you and it made this movie expierence one of the best iv ever had. War of the Worlds: Special Collector's Edition is tentatively expected to street on 11/1

Quote: Originally posted by Gabriel Powers I just haven't enjoyed ID4 since the first time I saw it. 1 time was great, then it just felt...kind of lame.

I think WotW was a more expertly crafted film, and a huge achievement in 50's style metaphorical Sci-Fi, but admit it grinded to a hault in the end. I've watched ID4 many times, still enjoying it. I understand what you mean though how some movies fizzle out when watching again. Its a personal taste of movies I suppose.

I agree, it was expertly crafted. Look how far the industry has progressed since that time. They really made this come to life and seem sureal. I can't wait for the DVD. I'll probably go see this one again.

I really enjoyed it. Really looking forwared to seeing it since I heard it was coming out. The alien destroyers were so cool looking. The basement scene was great. Great effects movie. Story little lax, but not bad. Wished ending was different, though I think it was like the original story. I just love them alien movies!

Quote: Originally posted by Chris Gould I don't agree with those who have said Dakota Fanning was too screechy in the film. I mean, come on, how would you expect a ten year old to react? Those who didn't like her acting must not have kids or anything to compare it to...the manner in which she conveys terror and fear in a child in the film is uncanny.

Saw it last night, and while it was decent enough entertainment, I didn't completely buy it. I think it would have been a whole lot better if they had arrived the way they do in the book, rather than already 'being here'... There were a few annoying anachronisms, and Tom just had to have those hero moments.

I don't agree with those who have said Dakota Fanning was too screechy in the film. I mean, come on, how would you expect a ten year old to react? I think she's a great little actress who is more than capable of holding her own in most films. My Mrs thinks she's so good she wants to adopt her!

The shot where Tom is driving the kids out of town and the camera pulls in and out without cutting is the single most amazing cinematic dance I've seen in years. The movie loses itself after the halfway point but the first hour is outstanding.

A number of the films on that list are dubious. Batman, for example, is not a remake, it is simply another film in a series. The Dukes of Hazard was a TV series, not a movie, so it's not a remake. I'll also say it again, WOTW is not a remake.

Granted there have been a number of remakes this year, but there have been tons of original films as well (well, as original as Hollywood gets). I think it's a bit harsh to say that just about everything has been a remake.

Quote: Originally posted by rob murray you didnt see Sin City, Episode 3 or Batman did you?

Actually those 3 movies are the only ones I have seen in theaters this year, and I guess technically Episode 3 and Batman can fall into the Sequel/Remake category.

That's all I've been interested in though. I remember going to 10 - 15 movies in a summer. But the upcoming lineup all looks like CRAP to me.

So far (that I'm aware of) we've had -

Assault on Precinct 13 The Phantom of the Opera (I count it because of the famous silent movie, although we could easily leave it off) Guess Who Fever Pitch The Amityville Horror House of Wax The Longest Yard The Honeymooners Mr and Mrs. Smith (I read its a remake of a TV show or a 40's movie. Can't remember which) Batman: Begins (it was done before - excellent though ) Herbie: Fully Loaded Bewitched War of the Worlds (done before)

and of this posting, off the top of my head we still have yet to see -

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Bad News Bears The Dukes of Hazzard Pride & Prejudice Oliver Twist The Fog King Kong

I mean, look at this list. It's ridiculous. I probably missed even more. Literally almost every week there is a remake coming out. All those movies have been promoted as the studios "a" material too. Remember, my list doesn't even include sequels. This year is just a sad one for movie fans

Quote: Originally posted by Mark Lim Apparently Australia was the first country to publicly screen the movie, at midnight on Tuesday 28th/Wednesday 29th. I went to a Wednesday session instead.

Japan was actually the first country to premiere. The reason is because Spielberg decided that it would appropriate since Japan was the first country to embrass "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" almost 30 years ago.